Front Airbag Sensor

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION:
Be sure to correctly follow the removal and installation procedures for the front airbag sensors.

1. INSPECT FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check.

for Separate Type Yaw Rate Sensor: Separate Type Yaw Rate Sensor

for Built-in Type Yaw Rate Sensor: Built-in Type Yaw Rate Sensor

2. INSPECT FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag not Deployed)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check.

for Separate Type Yaw Rate Sensor: Separate Type Yaw Rate Sensor

for Built-in Type Yaw Rate Sensor: Built-in Type Yaw Rate Sensor

(b) Visually check the front airbag sensors for defects if the front bumper of the vehicle or the area around the bumper is damaged.

HINT
The defects are as follows:

* Cracks on the sensor housing
* Dents on the sensor housing
* Chips on the sensor housing
* Cracks or other damage to the connector
* Damage to the serial number

OK:

No defects are found.

If any of the defects is found, replace the front airbag sensor with a new one.

3. INSPECT FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag is Deployed)

(a) When airbags have deployed as the result of a collision, be sure to replace all front airbag sensors in the damaged areas (anywhere in need of repair).

(b) Visually check the front airbag sensors in undamaged areas for defects.

HINT
The defects are as follows:

* Cracks on the sensor housing
* Dents on the sensor housing
* Chips on the sensor housing
* Cracks or other damage to the connector
* Damage to the serial number

OK:

No defects are found.

If any of the defects is found or a front airbag sensor has detected a major collision, replace the front airbag sensor with a new one.